Predator - Badlands (2025) - First Trailer - Will Smith, Elle Fanning

Predator: Badlands is an upcoming science fiction action film set to release in theaters and IMAX on November 7, 2025. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for Prey (2022), and co-written with Patrick Aison, this installment marks a significant shift in the Predator franchise by positioning the Predator as the protagonist. 🎬 Plot Overview Set on a remote planet in the future, the story follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. Dek embarks on a perilous journey to confront a formidable adversary, seeking to reclaim his honor. Along the way, he forms an unexpected alliance with Thia, a synthetic android played by Elle Fanning, who is associated with the Weyland-Yutani Corporation—a nod to the Alien franchise. This partnership introduces a new dynamic to the series, focusing on themes of identity, redemption, and unlikely camaraderie. 🎥 Production Insights Director: Dan Trachtenberg Writers: Dan Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison Cast: Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek Elle Fanning as Thia Production Company: Davis Entertainment Distributor: 20th Century Studios Filming Location: New Zealand Language: English The film draws stylistic and thematic influences from works like Conan the Barbarian, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, and The Book of Eli, aiming to blend action with deeper emotional narratives. 🔗 Connection to the Alien Universe Predator: Badlands reintroduces elements from the Alien franchise, notably through the inclusion of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the character Thia, a synthetic android. This crossover element hints at a potential revival of the Alien vs. Predator narrative, marking the first direct connection between the two universes since Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007). #PredatorBadlands #DekThePredator #ThiaAndroid #WeylandYutani #AlienPredatorCrossover #SciFiCinema2025 #DanTrachtenberg #ElleFanning #DimitriusSchusterKoloamatangi #PredatorFranchise